Born with FASD, N.W.T. woman overcomes challenges to graduate top of class – CBC
Jennifer Tourangeau plans to get bachelor’s degree in fine arts before working toward art therapy certificate May 11, 2016 Overcoming adversity has become second nature for Fort Smith, N.W.T.’s Jennifer…
Out-of-court settlement for residential school survivors a huge step forward in addressing historic wrongs
Press Release HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, May 11, 2016 – NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell today issued the following statement on the out-of-court settlement for survivors who attended…
New way for Canadians to explore threatened Arctic wildlife paradise launches today
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut, May 11, 2016 – Exploring Lancaster Sound, a remote and biodiverse region in Canada’s high Arctic, is easier than ever thanks to this new interactive map…
Reconciliation at heart of UN Declaration on Indigenous rights
Press Release May 10, 2016 The Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s move from “permanent objector” status to acceptance of the…
StatCan water loss study shows urgent need for a Minister of Water, says Council of Canadians
Press Release May 11, 2016 The Council of Canadians is available for comment on Statistics Canada’s new study on freshwater supply and demand in Canada expected to be released today…
Media Advisory – May 13 14: Hundreds to take action against Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Press Release May 10, 2016 (Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories, BC) —On May 14th Canadawill join a global wave of actions across six continents in countries such as the UK,…
Premier Taptuna reacts to Canada’s support of UNDRIP
Press Release May 10, 2016 Iqaluit, NU Premier Peter Taptuna today released the following statement: “I’m very pleased the Canadian government has decided to fully support the United Nations Declaration…
Fort William First Nation Housing Project Launched – Netnewsledger.com
May 10, 2016 FORT WILLIAM FN – Fort William First Nation has announced the new construction of eight- three bedroom homes located in a newly developed 21 lot subdivision, located off Little…
Federal Liberals Implementation of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples a Hypocrisy in the Making
Press Release FORT ST. JOHN, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(May 10, 2016) – Prophet River First Nation and West Moberly First Nations support Canada’s change of heart in its declared intent to drop…
Statement Regarding the Government of Canada and Survivors of Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Schools Class Action Settlement
Press Release Ottawa, Ontario (May 10, 2016) — Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and…
